Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to celebrate the Pacers continuing their undefeated streak in the year 2025. Tyrese Haliburton shined brighter than the stars in the sky with a brilliant performance in Miami, Turner and Bam had another fun back and forth, with Turner once again standing victorious, Jimmy Butler went rogue in his postgame press conference after a lackluster performance, Indiana's bench played solid and had solid contributions from multiple players, Mathurin and Nembhard did a great job in their roles and Siakam was steady as always. At the end, Facci discusses why he almost booked a trip to Paris, France to see the Pacers take on the Spurs later this month and how gifted of a golfer he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to discuss the Pacers recent roster move, whether or not the Pacers blew an opportunity in acquiring Dorian Finney Smith from the Nets and then share 4 storylines they're going to watch the remaining 48 games of the season.Pacers waive Tristan Newton. In addition, they sign RayJ Dennis to their open 2-way roster spot. Not trading for Dorian Finney Smith. Pros and Cons.1. How does the rotation shake out when Nesmith returns? 2. Will Indiana be a buyer at the deadline? 3. Can Tyrese break free from the inconsistent play and be a more consistent scorer the final 48 games of the season? 4. Will Indiana be a team closer to a .500 record, or will they be able to go on a run in the final 48 games to get closer to the 47 wins they had last season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole to discuss Indiana's epic meltdown in the 2nd half, why the Bucks zone stifled their offense, inability to score in the paint against the zone, Tyrese's indecision as a scorer, Mathurin's impressive game and growth, plus MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for a NEW segment on Setting The Pace. Alex came up with 6 statements and the guys decide whether or not the statement is true or false!1. The Pacers will finish with a Top 6 seed in the East. True or False?2. Pascal Siakam is the only player who will be in contention for an All-Star appearance this season. True or False?3. Aaron Nesmith is the glue that is missing for this Pacers team to reach its peak. True or False?4. Myles Turner will be an Indiana Pacer at the start of the 2025-2026 season. True or False?5. Tyrese Haliburton’s peak last season was a flash in the pan, and who he’s been this season is what Pacers fans should expect moving forward. True or False? 6. If the Pacers continue with this roster for the next few seasons, they will find themselves once again back on the “treadmill of mediocrity”. True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci unite to discuss the Pacers 8th road win of the season, as they take the season series against Boston, winning 2 games out of 3. Tyrese Haliburton was sensational with 31 points and 7 assists, Andrew Nembhard had a near triple-double with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and 6 players scored in double figures to help stop multiple Celtics runs. Indiana also dominated the points in the paint and got to the foul line at a higher clip than Boston. Overall, a great team win a great game to discuss!YouTube videos will be uploaded at the beginning of 2025. Sorry for the delay in December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are back to recap a tough loss to the best in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this game, Tyrese Haliburton did his far too often disappearing act, and only had 6 shot attempts for 4 points on the night. Meanwhile, superstar point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 45 points on 15-22 shooting.The guys discuss the biggest factors: Points in the Paint, Turnovers and Points off Turnovers. They dive into what is up with Haliburton, Mathurin's last 11 games and falling off offensively in the 2nd half, Turner's inefficient shooting night (specifically from 3), Siakam once again being too quiet in the 2nd half, Jarace Walker's highlight plays and how else he impacted the game, Obi Toppin's injury and a tough schedule tp end the calendar year with two games in Boston and Milwaukee at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode, JMV joins Alex Golden to discuss the Pacers victory over the Warriors, what the Pacers have been doing better in their 5 game winning streak, a sneak peak at their next game against OKC, Top 5 Christmas songs and movies, Myles stats when he scores 17+ points per game, Siakam's role with this group, how Thomas Bryant fits in and whether he is more like I Jax or Jalen Smith and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to talk about the Pacers steamrolling through the Kings in the 2nd half for an impressive 27 point victory. Pascal Siakam led the way with 19 points, TJ McConnell had a near triple-double, Bennedict Mathurin had a team high in plus-minus, and Tyrese Haliburton got his first victory in Sacramento since being traded to the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Facci is joined by longtime Pacers historian, Mark Montieth, of the Indiana Business Journal to discuss:-Where does Myles rank among other centers in Pacers franchise history?-Areas Where Mathurin has improved this year-Biggest areas to improve this season-Needs to address with this roster-Did the Pacers make the right move doubling down on this roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Michael Facci is joined by Pacers television play-by-play analyst, Chris Denari. Facci and Denari discuss the Pacers playing better of late, how help is on the way soon with the return of Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard, the recent play of Obi Toppin and how that has helped lift the bench, how the team has shown the last 2 games how they're getting on the same page and why Pacers fans should be optimistic for the rest of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci is joined by Indy Star Pacers Beat Writer, Dustin Dopirak. The guys have a great conversation on whether or not the Pacers are finally turning the corner, is Tyrese Haliburton finally back to form, how importance the Pacers practice time was and whether this road trip is make or break for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Michael J. Facci is joined by the Wrestling and Pacers guru, Kami! The guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton looking like himself again, Thomas Bryant's Pacers debut, how the defense impressed tonight and how a balanced scoring effort led to another Pacers win!Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Review if you LOVE this podcast to help our show grow! Also, if you're reading this, PLEASE don't skip the ads! There might be something that could peak your interest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Indiana Pacers reportedly acquire Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith of Indy Sports Legends to discuss the Pacers reported trade, how Bryant fits with the team and more...then, the guys dive into the Pacers victory over the 76ers, as Tyrese Haliburton erupts for 32 points and 11 assists. They touch on everything that took place in the game, give out the MVP, Clutch Player and Hustle Player Awards and briefly touch on the negatives in this game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Alex and Facci share their list of the Top 5 Pacers who are most likely to be traded. With an underwhelming start to the season and a tough schedule ahead, the Pacers could be more involved in the trade market than anticipated to start the season. This is a weird spot to be in for the Pacers and the guys discuss it all when discussing what players are most likely to be moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are once again joined by Caitlin Cooper to discuss the State of the Pacers. If you missed last episode, we touched on plenty of stuff that won't be on this episode. For this episode we discuss:-What internal development Caitlin has seen from this team so far this season-How impactful is the absence of Isaiah Jackson and what do the Pacers miss the most without him?-Myles Turner and the inconsistent rebounding on a game to game basis-Why did it take Rick and Lloyd so long to emphasize rebounding to Myles?-Are the players tuning out the coaches and/or what is causing the team to have consistent effort?-Body Language being "off" too often and why Tyrese and Pascal need to lead more by example-Do the Pacers have a leadership issue within the locker room?-How much will this extra time off and additional practice time impact the Pacers season moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Alex discusses the latest injury update on Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard. In addition to that, he shares what Shams Charania of ESPN had to say in his most recent article about what the Pacers are rumored to be interested in the Trade Market.After that, Caitlin Cooper joins Alex and Facci to discuss what is going on with the Pacers to cause so many struggles this season:-The one (2) thing(s) that are sticking out to Caitlin for the Pacers biggest problems-Why can't the Pacers replicate their fast pace from last season?-Andrew Nembhard's return and how pivotal is it to have him back?-Tyrese's home and road splits, why the drastic difference?-The fit with Benn and Tyrese and why it hasn't worked out-Will Mathurin return to bench with Nemsith returns?-Is there a clash in the style of play between Siakam and Haliburton?-The small(ish) sample size of Jarace Walker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, Alex and Facci react to the recent news of Moses Brown being waived by the Pacers. Was this the right time to make that decision and what's the reasoning behind it? Then, the guys dive into what changes need to be made for the Pacers to save their season. Is it a roster change, is it a coaching change, or is it an internal change by the players? A deep dive into how the Pacers can hopefully change and save their season soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UGH! Yeah, that's right. The Indiana Pacers looked absolutely putrid in their efforts against the Hornets (with the exception of McConnell and Walker), so Alex Golden and Facci discuss: the game, the lackluster effort, getting beaten by a team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and how the Pacers progress from Friday against Chicago is forgettable with another disgusting performance. Tune in to join our misery and thoughts on the team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, Alex Golden and Derek Schultz answer your questions about the Pacers.Rundown: Why doesn't the offense resemble last year's offense? Is this recent play a hustle/player issue or a coaching problem? When can small changes be made to salvage this season? Is Mathurin just in a rough stretch or is more of a bad fit? Has Carlisle lost the locker room? Inconsistencies with Jarace Walker...what's up? Did the Pacers peak in Game 7 at MSG last season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz to recap the Pacers 99-90 loss. The guys discuss: what they liked from Furphy in this game, an awful offensive start in the first half, playing physical defense to get back into the game and reverting back to lazy defense after they got themselves out of a 21-point hole, questions and concerns with the roster right now and more!Fans also submitted questions for Alex and Derek to discuss. Tomorrow's episode will be our December mailbag where the guys answer your great questions about the state of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 122-111 loss to the Toronto Raptors, allowing Scottie Barnes to score a career high and failing to play with effort until the midway point of the 3rd. The guys discuss what went wrong in the game, what they notice far too often with this group of players, decision to not put Toppin back into the game to close, Tyrese Haliburton FINALLY having a GREAT road performance (statistically) and it not mattering, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 games into the season, Alex and Facci deep dive into everything that has happened so far this season: Vibes and feelings on the team so far Biggest takeaways from this year compared to last year Diving into the stats from last season to this year and comparing where the team ranks across the league Numbers of Games missed to injuries Standings currently Strength of Schedule so far and remaining strength of schedule Tyrese Haliburton's home and road splits Wins against teams above .500 this season Losses against teams below .500 this season Should the Pacers look to make any trades this season? If yes, who? Trade rumors from Mike Scotto of Hoops Hype How hot should Carlisle's seat be? Quarter Awards: MVP, MIP, DPOY, 6MOY, Hustle, Most Disappointing, Most Frustrating Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Derek Kramer form iPacers.com to discuss the Pacers loss to the Grizzlies and how they were completely crushed from the 2nd quarter on. Why Tyrese Haliburton road woes continue; why Myles Turner played way too small for his size; how Pascal Siakam had a forgettable game and Mathurin's up and down play of late and what the Pacers will do starting lineup wise once everyone is healthy.Why Toppin had a great start to the game but wasn't able to continue his great play; why McConnell was solid once again; thoughts on Nembhard playing well in limited minutes; is Quenton Jackson starting to look like a 2-way guy; should the Pacers trade for a true backup center; why the Pacers should not fire Rick Carlisle and drafting pizza toppings to make a pizza! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden goes solo today to recap the Pacers-Pistons matchup on Friday, November 29th. The Pistons were playing for a lot more in tonight's game, as they have dreams of winning their group in the NBA Cup and have a real shot at making it to Las Vegas. On the other hand, Indiana needed this victory to get back to .500 as they continue to claw their way out of this early season slump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode, Alex Golden and Facci discuss the upcoming matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The improved Detroit team will present more challenges than they did on opening night and the guys discuss this game and what is to be expected. They also talk about the impact the run to the NBA Cup Championship had on them last year during the season and why missing it this season could potentially be the best thing for them.Later, the guys then give one word to describe each (active) player on the Pacers: Haliburton, Siakam, Turner, Mathurin, McConnell, Toppin, Walker, Q. Jackson, Moses Brown, Furphy, Freeman and James Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Kami from iPacers Blog to recap the Pacers victory over a young, energetic group of players from Portland. Why Haliburton was so special in this game, the steady Siakam ship sails in again, what Myles and Mathurin were able to do to lift Indiana out of some rough patches, Quenton Jackson infectious energy and how it helped spark a win, the bad numbers with the bench, player awards and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy (Tuesday night for you late night owls) Wednesday Pacers fans! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to discuss Wednesday's game against Portland, look at the relationship between Chauncey Billups and his former coach, Rick Carlisle, Chauncey Billups being in contention for the Pacers head coaching job after McMillan was fired, why the Hornets made the right move in drafting Miller over Scoot, why Scoot being so highly coveted was similar to Markelle Fultz pre-draft hype in 2017, how deep the 2017 NBA draft was and then the guys close it out by deciding what players matchup the best for Thanksgiving Food Items. (Example: Who is the Turkey of the Indiana Pacers?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Facci recap the Pacers 114-110 over the Pelicans, behind the sensational play of Tyrese Haliburton. The guys discuss the other players who contributed, those who struggled and what the Pacers need to improve on moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the Pacers 115-103 victory over the Washington Wizards. Strong defense in the final 18 minutes of the game helped lift Indiana to a win, but it was the key play of Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in the 2nd half who helped Indiana pull away. Moses Brown shined bright in the first quarter and gave the Pacers the lift they needed. It wasn't the prettiest game, but the Pacers get a much needed win. The guys end the show with player awards and discuss Turner's Block chanting "Brogdon Sucks". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is live in his Milwaukee hotel room to recap the Pacers 129-117 loss to the Bucks. Facci was unable to make the recording, so David Cole jumps in to help Alex breakdown this game. Indiana had opportunities and showed flashes of effort that were lacking in previous games, but there is still so much more room for improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci bring on Gyro Step Podcast Host, Ti Windisch, to discuss the Bucks season, what they're doing to turn things around, who has stepped up outside of Giannis, Tyrese's struggles, what Ti is seeing from the Pacers as a non-Pacers fan, what similarities are there between the two franchises in terms of rising to stardom and going from the hunter to the hunted, game predictions, NBA Cup discussion and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Facci discuss how the latest odds listed of teams to land Joel Embiid had the Indiana Pacers as the favorite. What would a deal look like? Would a deal make sense for the Pacers? Pros and Cons to trading for Embiid? If not the Pacers, what other teams would make sense to trade for him and how would that deal work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK to recap another Pacers poor performance...could it get any worse? Unfortunately the answer is yes. Who would have thought that playing hard would be a problem? This Pacers team flat out stinks and the guys dive into why that is. Yes, it is 98% a Haliburton problem...but there are other factors to the poor play and the guys get into it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer about 6-7 mailbag questions for today's episode of Setting The Pace!1). Beeg LukaPart 1 - With the number of injured players growing, do you expect the Pacers to begin trying out guys on 10 day contracts? Part 2 - With the team having at least 4 players out for two weeks or more, do they qualify for the hardship exception to go above 15 men on the roster? (Rooster asked a similar question)2). Garrett from Buffalo! Bills Mafia baby! Why do you think our pace of play has slowed this season?3). Josh Who do you think will have the next 40+ game on the Pacers? I personally think it'll be Mathurin. Do you think the next breakout player for the Pacers is on the roster or will we trade for them? Not including Mathurin.4). Mann MarsdenDo you guys think regardless of fit, that it is time to move on from Myles and go to more of defense type center? 5). Pacer FaithfulDo you see a world where Mathurin and Siakam become the all stars/high scorers and Haliburton becomes more of a facilitator long term?6). Aaron MWhat are your thoughts on Furphy’s upside? Can he be that big-ish 3-D wing the Pacers need more of at some point? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's podcast, Alex and Facci recap the Pacers falling short to the Raptors after a valiant effort in the 4th quarter to cut a double digit lead to 7. Questions of the Pacers decision to start Enrique Freeman, not playing the Top 5 available players more minutes, Haliburton's continued struggles offensively, McConnell's insane plus-minus numbers, Mathurin's 4th quarter burst, trying to not overreact with so many injuries, Indiana finally signing a backup center and why it was a mistake to wait this long plus more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Carson Stafford and David Cole to recap the Pacers 119-110 victory over the Miami Heat, behind the amazing play of Myles Turner. Bennedict Mathurin was a force on the glass once again, Pascal Siakam shot an amazing 9-11 and Tyrese Haliburton came up big in the 4th with 2 dagger 3s and a key block. The guys breakdown the game in-depth, recall some comments made during the postgame press conference and give out player awards to wrap up the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci recap Indiana's putrid effort against the Miami Heat in 124-111 loss. The guys discuss why this Pacers team has an identity problem, the concerns they have with this group compared to last, what fans are saying about the Pacers inabilities to win games and get over .500, as well who needs to be held accountable for their level of effort.The guys also applaud the bench and their effort after Carlisle benched the starters, Quenton Jackson's energetic play and how contagious that can be for a team, give out player awards and MORE.Tune into the podcast from your favorite podcast application and please leave us a 5 star rating and review if you enjoy the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by the #1 Play-By-Play voice of the WNBA, the sideline reporter/host for Pacers Radio and reporter for Fan Duel Sports Network, Pat Boylan! The guys talk all things NBA Cup, how magical the run was for Indiana last year, whether or not this group can replicate it this season, can Indiana use the NBA Cup to spearhead a winning streak and break free from this .500 level of play, how special it was for Tyrese last year to have his coming out party, could Benn Mathurin have a similar breakout with an NBA Cup run, the importance of Pascal Siakam for this team and MORE!Then in Segment 2, Alex and Pat talk Indiana Fever, Stephanie White being hired as new head coach, Kelly Krauskopf and Amber Cox leading the team's front office, goals for the offseason, retaining Kelsey Mitchell, what's next for NaLyssa Smith, the dynamic duo of Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark and more. Pat closes out the show reliving the moment that he was thrust into the play-by-play television duties in New York when Chris Denari had kidney stones and had to miss the game. How wild of a day that was for Pat and how the game went.A LOADED one for you Pacers (and Fever) fans! Give the podcast a 5-star rating and review and share this podcast with your fellow Pacers (and Fever) fans friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 94-90 loss to the Orlando Magic. Rebounding, defense and shot making all a problem for the Pacers in Wednesday's game. The guys dive into Haliburton's poor first half performance and why the Magic are such a difficult matchup for him, Mathurin's late game heroics, Siakam's solid play early on but disappearing act in the 4th quarter, REBOUNDING woes, inability to score in different stretches of the game, Johnny Furphy's first points, Indiana's bench struggles in 2nd half, player awards and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Smith of Spotrac and The Front Office Show joins Alex and Facci to discuss: Indiana Pacers early season play Pacers struggling with PACE How the team has changed with Siakam Biggest Mistakes teams make Thoughts on Tyrese's up and down season Nembhard's mediocre start, his fit moving forward Injuries across the league Impact injury has on trades Pacers trading for a center Cleveland's HOT start Should the Bucks BLOW IT UP? New York's New Look Squad Orlando without Paolo Pacers and Magic Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Derek Schultz to discuss: Haliburton and Mathurin being the future of the backcourt How Haliburton handles his injuries moving forward What are realistic expectation for Tyrese from fans? Nesmith and Nembhard injuries, opportunities for Walker and Sheppard Siakam's sensational start: Importance of a Veteran Myles being the only true center a cause for concern with how many minutes he'll play? Importance of Myles being a 10 rebound per game guy Mathurin starting when Nesmith and Nembhard return: Who goes to the bench? How long can McConnell keep this level of play going? Biggest concerns with the Pacers 10 games in Indiana notoriously struggling to get wins against weaker teams, but showing up for big games MORE Like, Follow, Subscribe and Leave a 5 Star Rating and Review whether you're listening on your favorite podcast app or watching us on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WOW! Alex and Facci are BACK to recap the Pacers 132-121 victory over the Knicks, thanks to the "breathtaking" play of Bennedict Mathurin, who scored a career high 38 points. The guys also discuss the amazing game of Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner strong 4th quarter, the play of the Pacers bench despite so many injuries, the difficulty this matchup presents for Pascal Siakam and more! At the end of the show, the guys go in-depth on the latest Pacers injury updates to Nesmith, Nembhard and Toppin, what the Pacers will do moving forward with an open roster spot and they close out the show giving out the MVP, Clutch Player and Hustle Player of the Game awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci welcome you into another episode here of your go-to Pacers Podcast, Setting The Pace! On today's show, the guys dive into the pros and cons of continuing to start Bennedict Mathurin when everyone returns from injury. The guys then debate which player should move to the bench if the Pacers elect to continue starting Mathurin, and why the select that player. The guys also discuss once Nesmith is healthy if Indiana should expand their rotation to a 10-man rotation, or continue rocking it out with a 9-man rotation and taking someone's minutes away.It was a loaded conversation today about how deep the Pacers are and how well they have been playing! Hopefully the Pacers can continue giving fans tons to cheer for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap the Pacers big win over the Orlando Magic to push their record to 4-4! The guys discuss Mathurin's continued great play, Haliburton's Heroics in the clutch, Jarace Walker's career night and how the team pulled out a victory despite the Magic scoring in the paint with ease and Indiana fumbling away double figure leads in the 2nd quarter and the 4th quarter.Then, the guys look at the East Standings, discuss whether or not bringing in Javale McGee is the right decision at the backup 5 and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden goes solo to start the show and discusses the latest update on Aaron Nesmith and Isaiah Jackson, provided by coach on 107.5 The Fan. Then, Alex reads the latest NBA News the first week of the season and shares what John Schuman had to say about the Pacers in his weekly Power Rankings article on NBA.comNext, Alex brings on David Cole to discuss the play of the Pacers the first 7-games, Rick Carlisle's lengthy comments on Bennedict Mathurin and how he is holding him to a high standard like Reggie Miller, what the Pacers can do to sustain a higher level of play and a quick look ahead to the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 3rd win of the season as they takedown the Dallas Mavericks 134-127! The guys discuss Myles Turner's special game, Tyrese Haliburton looking like vintage Haliburton, Siakam's steady game, Mathurin showing up big time in the clutch, Andrew Nembhard returning from injury, the Pacers shooting the ball much better, solid bench play from McConnell and Toppin and Player Awards for the Game are handed out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci dive into Free Agents and Trade Targets the Pacers could look to bring in with injuries to Jackson and Wiseman. The guys go through each player and explain why they do or why they do not like the fit with this team.Minute Markers for Free Agent Candidates and Trade TargetsHonorable Mention - 2:50Free Agent #1 - 3:40, Free Agent #2 - 5:25, Free Agent #3 - 8:30, Free Agent #4 - 11:50Trade Targets: #1 (Raptors) - 14:55, #2 (Hornets) - 17:05, #3 (Hawks) - 19:25. #4 (Dallas) - 23:00, #5 (Phoenix) 25:45, #6 (Utah) - 27:25, #7 (Portland) - 30:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's 1,000th episode of Setting The Pace, the guys open up by reflecting on the ride to their 1,000th episode quickly before diving into the bad loss on Friday night. Alex and Facci highlight the way Indiana closed out quarters, how the Pacers Big 3 got dominated by the Pelicans Big 2...how poorly Myles Turner has played since his great opening night performance against Detroit, Tyrese Haliburton's continued struggles and inability to shake free from his 3PT shooting slump, Mathurin and Sheppard stepping up with bigger roles, Sheppard's career night and injuries piling up.The guys give out player awards for the game: The Mel Daniels MVP Award and the Feisty Foster Player of the Award. No Players qualified for the Reggie Miller Clutch Player of the Game.At the end of the show, the guys play video messages sent in from loyal listeners to celebrate the 1,000th episode of Setting The Pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Chris Denari to look at the Pacers first week of play and share what's been good, what's been bad, and what this team can learn from the games they've played. Chris shares some insight into the Pacers trip to Orlando, why he is a fan of Raising Canes, whether or not Quinn Buckner is ready to let a smothered chicken out anytime soon and what makes Quinn so beloved around the league.Here are the questions we discussed during the podcast:-Will the win against Boston be the turnaround this team needs from their slow start?-Bennedict Mathurin was a key contributor in both Pacers' wins: Can he and does he need to sustain a high level of play overall for the Pacers to have success?-What are the protocols on reporting injuries in game - Andrew Nembhard exited game against Boston with a knee injury-TJ McConnell's playing time in Orlando reduced. Will Pacers elect to rest him on back-to-backs?-Will the Pacers need to add a center to their roster with the Wiseman injury and Myles already missing a game with an injury?-Why has Tyrese gotten off to a slow start? What are the biggest differences you see in his style of play and how teams are defending him?-Early season thoughts on Pascal and areas you'd like to see him improve or the team improve around him?-Biggest issues you've seen with the Pacers team early on in the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers massive overtime victory over the Boston Celtics. Bennedict Mathurin erupted off the bench with 30 points and 11 rebounds, Siakam dropped 29 points, and the last 5 for the Pacers in OT to pull away from Boston. Myles Turner didn't play, Nembhard was pulled after just 5-minutes (knee injury confirmed postgame by Carlisle), but the Pacers pulled a tough one out against the Boston Celtics, who were undefeated before tonight's BIG game.Big games from Isaiah Jackson and Obi Toppin, playing more minutes at the 5 with Myles out. McConnell had a nice bounce-back game after a 6-minute showing in Orlando. We also discuss Haliburton's play, overcoming another poor shooting night, the idiotic comments made pregame on ESPN by HOT TAKE PERK aka Kendrick Perkins and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.